The White Sox Podcast w/ Chuck Garfien

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White Sox fans take over the podcast: Spring Training edition (Part 1) Feb 09, 2023

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What's it like being a White Sox fan right now? Chuck and Guff answered questions about fan frustrations, the team's underperformance last season, the moves made during the offseason, team spending, which player will have the biggest comeback season, SoxFest, Pedro Grifol vs. Tony La Russa and more.

Offseason grades for every team in the AL Central Feb 07, 2023

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With spring training about to begin, Chuck and Guff look back at all of the big moves made in the AL Central this offseason and assign grades for each team. Who did the best? Who did the worst? Which White Sox signing is Chuck the most curious about? Plus, could another move be coming for the White Sox?

What if Andrew Vaughn becomes the White Sox next great first baseman? Feb 02, 2023

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Following in the footsteps of Frank Thomas, Paul Konerko and Jose Abreu, does Andrew Vaughn have what it takes to become the next great White Sox first baseman? Chuck Garfien and Ryan McGuffey take a closer look at Vaughn's first two seasons and project what kind of hitter he will be during his White Sox career. What's his floor? What's his ceiling? And which former White Sox first baseman does he compare with the most?

Is a breakout season coming for Michael Kopech? Jan 31, 2023

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If you're looking for a breakout candidate in 2023, this could be the year for Michael Kopech. Chuck Garfien and Ryan McGuffey talk about his up-and-down season last year and why big things could be ahead for the White Sox fireballer in 2023.

Sorting through the Mike Clevinger MLB investigation Jan 26, 2023

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With new White Sox pitcher Mike Clevinger facing allegations of domestic violence and child abuse, Chuck Garfien and Ryan McGuffey discuss the investigation, how its unfolded and what might happen next. They also talk about Ken Rosenthal's report that the White Sox are interested in acquiring Royals infielder Nicky Lopez.

Eloy Jiménez on playing the outfield and finding leadership Jan 24, 2023

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If you've penciled in Oscar Colas as the White Sox starting right fielder next season, Eloy Jiménez has different ideas. Chuck Garfien and Ryan McGuffey react to Eloy's press conference on Monday in which he said that he wants to play more outfield than DH. They also discuss Eloy's comments about the White Sox not having a player who can step up and lead without José Abreu.

5:40 - Eloy says he's been training to play the outfield

13:12 - Eloy on White Sox leadership

19:30 - How and where will the Sox find leaders?

White Sox what-if’s for the 2023 season Jan 19, 2023

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Chuck Garfien and Ryan McGuffey are thinking big on the podcast with a collection of what-if possibilities for the White Sox in 2023. They discuss Tim Anderson, Eloy Jimenez, Yoan Moncada, Mike Clevinger, Oscar Colas and more.

4:53 - What if Tim Anderson is back to being a healthy Tim Anderson?

8:48 - What if Eloy Jimenez wins the AL home run crown?

14:14 - What if Mike Clevinger becomes Johnny Cueto 2.0?

19:50 - What if Lucas Giolito pitches like an ace?

24:00 - What if Dylan Cease gets even better?

27:42 - What if Yoan Moncada plays like he did in 2019?

32:09 - What if Oscar Colas is LEGIT?

36:40 - What if Romy Gonzalez or Lenyn Sosa are big surprises at second base?

39:43 - What if Reynaldo Lopez becomes a lockdown closer?

44:23 - What if the White Sox make a big move before the season?

The day the Beatles played Comiskey Park Jan 17, 2023

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On August 20, 1965, the Beatles hit Chicago like a massive tidal wave when John, Paul, George and Ringo played two shows at Comiskey Park. Chuck Garfien takes a special look back at these historic concerts. He first speaks with Dell Kennedy who was one of the many thousands of screaming Beatles fans in the crowd that day. Then, he talks with Larry Kane, the only broadcast journalist who traveled with the Beatles on every stop of their 1964 and 1965 tours. You'll hear the interview he did with John Lennon in the White Sox clubhouse and countless stories about being inside the Beatles cocoon at the height of their fame.

Why Joe Kelly is ‘pissed off’ about last season Jan 12, 2023

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Chuck Garfien has a candid conversation with White Sox pitcher Joe Kelly about the struggles of 2022 and the attitude he hopes the team will bring to spring training. He talks about playing catch with Liam Hendriks two days before Liam’s cancer announcement, why he’s a big fan of Yasmani Grandal, his thoughts on the pitch clock, as well as Joe’s new book, A Damn Near Perfect Game: Reclaiming America’s Pastime.

Former White Sox pitcher Scott Radinsky on Liam Hendriks and surviving cancer Jan 09, 2023

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Following the news that Liam Hendriks has been diagnosed with Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma, Chuck Garfien speaks with former White Sox pitcher Scott Radinsky who faced a similar cancer battle in 1994. Scott talks about his fight against cancer, what it took for him to beat it, the advice he’d give to Liam and more.

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